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Introductory
VIGRE Research Groups Schedule
In Fall 2008, there were
two research groups targeted specifically
at undergraduates:
Topic I. Geometry of
numbers
(Dr. Lorenzini).
Thursdays, 2-3 pm in room 410 Boyd.
This seminar will only assume some familiarity with the basic
properties of he integers and basic linear algebra. In particular, Math
4000 is not a prerequisite. We will start by discussing the Frobenius
problem for n integers; the case n=2 is well known and is often called
the postage stamp problem: Given a large (infinite) supply of 5-cent
stamps and 8-cent stamps (more generally, a and b), show that you can
pay all possible postages starting at somevalue N. How do you determine
N? (It should not be obvious that such an integer in fact exists!)
This IVRG resulted in a preprint, "On a Generalization of the Frobenius Number".
Topic II. Symmetries of molecules,
crystals, and
space-time (Drs. Burgoyne and Varley).
Mondays, 3:30-4:30, in room 221, Boyd.
The group will explore symmetry
analysis in physics, chemistry, and math, and is designed for sophomore
to senior level students majoring in any branch of science, including
engineering and mathematics education. Click here to learn more about this
group.
Summer 2005 Undergraduate VIGRE
Research Group on Ramsey Theory
There are
also some research
groups aimed at beginning graduate
students in which appropriately prepared undergraduates may be
interested. Please visit the Advanced
VIGRE Research Groups page for more information on these.
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